Lyrics
Well, I can't quite figure all this busting my ass
The speaker is struggling to understand the purpose or rationale behind working so hard.
But a man's only worth his pay
Emphasizes that a person's value is often measured by their income or what they earn.
It's a hard way of losing this coming up short
Expresses the difficulty of repeatedly falling short or failing at something.
But I seem to get better each day
Despite the hardships, the speaker feels they are improving gradually over time.
Now I'm stoking that fire
Metaphorically adding fuel to the passion or ambition.
Like a stack of old tires
Compares the act of adding fuel to a fire to the speaker's efforts.
Just trying to shake off the cold
Describes the struggle of overcoming difficulties or hardships.
Life's a hard truth to swallow when you can't stand tomorrow
Life is harsh to accept when one can't see a promising future.
And I still got a long way to go
Despite the hardships faced, there's a realization that there's a long journey ahead.
There was a time when I held that line
Reflects on a past time when the speaker had stability with a partner and a home.
Had me a wife and a home
Highlights the loss of a spouse and a stable life.
But along with my pride hell it all said goodbye
Implies that along with pride, the speaker lost everything.
I guess a whore can't make no home
Suggests that an immoral or unfaithful partner can't create a stable home.
Now I'm stoking that fire
Reiteration of adding fuel to the passion or ambition.
Like a stack of old tires
Continues the comparison of adding fuel to a fire to the speaker's efforts.
Just trying to shake off the cold
Describes the ongoing struggle to overcome difficulties.
Well, the good lords forgiven
Acceptance of forgiveness from a higher power.
I'm sure he's got his reasons
Acknowledgment that there may be reasons behind life's challenges, separate from personal understanding.
As for me I've got a long way to go
Personal acknowledgment that there's a lengthy journey ahead despite external forgiveness or reasons.
Now I'm stoking that fire
Repetition of the metaphorical act of adding fuel to the passion or ambition.
Like a stack of old tires
Continues the comparison of adding fuel to a fire to the speaker's efforts.
Just trying to shake off the cold
Emphasizes the ongoing struggle to overcome hardships.
It's a hard truth to swallow when you can't stand tomorrow
Restates the difficulty of accepting a bleak future or life without hope.
And I still got a long way to go
Reiteration of acknowledging a long, challenging journey for oneself.
Lord we all got a long way to go
Highlights the shared aspect of facing significant challenges in life, implying universality in struggles.
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